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Add 54/24 and 50/80

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 50/80

54/24 + 50/80 is 23/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   54/24 = 54 × 10/24 × 10 = 540/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/240 + 150/240 = 540 + 150/240 = 690/240
5. 690/240 simplified gives 23/8
6. So, 54/24 + 50/80 = 23/8
   In mixed form: 27/8

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